| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $102.56 | 6.735% | $109.4674 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.29 | 9.817% | $178.222 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.76 | 12.325% | $243.4757 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.80 | 7.344% | $164.0216 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.36 | 3.540% | $134.9747 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.41 | 3.402% | $118.3022 | $118.30 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 8.818% | $262.2079 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.14 | $1,210.6715 | $1,210.67 | $1,210.60 | $1,210.70 | |